FACTOID # 106: Americans are 15% more innovative than the Japanese. But in percentage terms, the Japanese grant 3.5 times more patents.
 
 Home   Encyclopedia   Statistics   Countries A-Z   Flags   Maps   Education   Forum   FAQ   About 
 
WHAT'S NEW
RECENT ARTICLES
More Recent Articles »
 

FACTS & STATISTICS    Simple view

  1. Select countries to view: (hold down Control key and click to select several)

     

     

    Compare:

     

     
  1. Select fact or statistic: (* = graphable)

     

     

     

  2. (OPTIONAL) Compare to statistic: (both need to be graphable)

     

     

     

  3. View result as:

     

       
(OR) SEARCH ALL encyclopedia, stats & forums:   

Encyclopedia > Dragon Warrior (TV series)

Based on the Dragon Quest series of video games, Dragon Quest the television show was aired in 1990 by Yuji Horii and Akira Toriyama. Saban brought 13 dubbed episodes to the USA and Canada. The show never achieved a prime time Saturday morning time slot in many cities (if any), it received the dubious honor of being on Entertainment Tonight's list of most violent animated programs, and Toriyama sued Saban because his name was not included in the English version's credits. The box art of the recent release, Dragon Quest VIII. Dragon Quest (Japanese: ドラゴンクエスト), formerly known as Dragon Warrior in North America, is a series of role playing games created by Enix, now Square Enix. ... For the Temptations album, see 1990 (Temptations album) MCMXC redirects here; for the Enigma album, see MCMXC a. ... Yuji Horii (堀井雄二 Horii Yūji, born January 6, 1954) is a Japanese video game designer. ... Akira Toriyama Akira Toriyama (鳥山 明 Toriyama Akira, born on April 5, 1955 in Kiyosu, Aichi Prefecture) is a Japanese manga artist. ... Saban Entertainment was an independent/TV production company formed by music and television producers Haim Saban and Shuki Levy. ... Image:Http://upload. ... Saban Entertainment was an independent/TV production company formed by music and television producers Haim Saban and Shuki Levy. ...


Unlike the Japanese version which featured an original, electronic musical score, the American version "Dragon Warrior" television show featured orchestral Dragon Quest music by Koichi Sugiyama. Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Orchestra at City Hall (Edmonton). ... Koichi Sugiyama (すぎやまこういち Sugiyama Kōichi; born April 11, 1931) is a Japanese music composer. ...


External links


  Results from FactBites:
 
Series Info: D Section: Dragon Ball Series (744 words)
Dragon Ball was originally a comic that was serialized in the magazine, Shuukan Shonen Jump, or Weekly Boy's Jump starting in 1984.
The TV series, which basically followed the book series but adding in more detail and some new plot, was initially called Dragon Ball and then was renamed Dragon Ball Z after Goku defeated Evil Piccolo Jr.
At this junction, the TV series is renamed Dragon Ball Z. In addition, at this time, we find out that Goku has a son, Gohan (named after his step father).
  More results at FactBites »


 

COMMENTARY     


Share your thoughts, questions and commentary here
Your name
Your comments
Please enter the 5-letter protection code

Want to know more?
Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:
 


Lesson Plans | Student Area | Student FAQ | Reviews | Press Releases |  Feeds | Contact
The Wikipedia article included on this page is licensed under the GFDL.
Images may be subject to relevant owners' copyright.
All other elements are (c) copyright NationMaster.com 2003-5. All Rights Reserved.
Usage implies agreement with terms.